Abandonment and depression are central themes in the song “Darkling” by South African rap-rave group Die Antwoord. The song was written by group member YoLandi…
Depression by artist DestinyBlue shows the duality between the public face of depression and the private. Often those with depression will hide it, and might…
Filmmaker Ora DeKornfeld beautifully captures the healing power of poetry by showcasing a young girl named Tyesha, who uses spoken word as a vessel to…
“Mad World” by Jennifer Ann is a hauntingly beautiful cover of the 1982 Tears for Fears song by the same name. The lyrics describe the…
Akeemjamal Rollins is a spoken word poet on the YouTube channel Button Poetry. His spoken word poem “Suicide Note” showcases his feelings of loneliness and…
A Minor Leap Down, an Iranian film featured at international film festivals in Berlin and Toronto, illustrates the struggle of a 30-year-old Iranian woman named…
The intricate symbolism embedded in the art piece Melencolia I by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer continues to invite speculation as to the true meaning…
Though written over a decade ago, the song “How to Save a Life” by The Fray is relevant even today. This song highlights the complexities…
The song “Spirits” by The Strumbellas is an award-winning, modern folk song. The chorus, “I got guns in my head and they won’t go, spirits…
Award-winning public speaker, businesswoman, and one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Bailey Parnell takes to the stage in this captivating TED talk. In…